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Scott PohlThe new Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center was dedicated today in a ceremony that included U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.MSU Opens Medical Research Facility In Grand Rapidshttp://wkar.org/post/msu-opens-medical-research-facility-grand-rapids
107796 as http://wkar.orgWed, 20 Sep 2017 18:43:16 +0000MSU Opens Medical Research Facility In Grand RapidsScott PohlU.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has been invited to speak at the opening of the new Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center later this month.Education Sec. DeVos Invited To MSU Research Center Openinghttp://wkar.org/post/education-sec-devos-invited-msu-research-center-opening
107055 as http://wkar.orgFri, 01 Sep 2017 17:59:31 +0000Education Sec. DeVos Invited To MSU Research Center OpeningCheyna RothThe state released new test scores for grade school students today. As Cheyna Roth explains, the results brought good news and bad news.Standardized Tests: Gains in Math and Social Studies, Declines in Reading and Writing http://wkar.org/post/standardized-tests-gains-math-and-social-studies-declines-reading-and-writing
106899 as http://wkar.orgTue, 29 Aug 2017 22:15:47 +0000Standardized Tests: Gains in Math and Social Studies, Declines in Reading and Writing Cheyna RothThe Michigan Department of Education has a new plan to comply with federal education laws.Michigan Dept. of Education Submits New School Accountability System to the Fedshttp://wkar.org/post/michigan-dept-education-submits-new-school-accountability-system-feds
106427 as http://wkar.orgFri, 18 Aug 2017 23:01:48 +0000Michigan Dept. of Education Submits New School Accountability System to the FedsAssociated PressThe Michigan Department of Education has announced it will reduce the overall score students need to receive on an English-proficiency test after an earlier change made it more difficult for students to transition out of English learner status.Michigan Lowers Requirements for English-Proficiency Testhttp://wkar.org/post/michigan-lowers-requirements-english-proficiency-test
106245 as http://wkar.orgTue, 15 Aug 2017 20:47:58 +0000Michigan Lowers Requirements for English-Proficiency TestRick PlutaA judge says the state cannot reimburse private and parochial schools for any expenses, even if they’re the result of state mandates.Judge Bars State Money To Private Schoolshttp://wkar.org/post/judge-bars-state-money-private-schools
105364 as http://wkar.orgThu, 27 Jul 2017 22:20:19 +0000Judge Bars State Money To Private SchoolsCheyna RothGovernor Rick Snyder has signed into law controversial changes to the state’s public school employee retirement system.New Public School Employee Retirement Plan To Take Effect Next Year http://wkar.org/post/new-public-school-employee-retirement-plan-take-effect-next-year
104715 as http://wkar.orgThu, 13 Jul 2017 22:26:06 +0000New Public School Employee Retirement Plan To Take Effect Next Year Rick PlutaMichigan’s education chief forecasts some contentious negotiations with federal officials on the state’s plans for identifying and helping struggling schools.State Superintendent Expects “Tough Negotiations” On Help For Failing Schools http://wkar.org/post/state-superintendent-expects-tough-negotiations-help-failing-schools
104592 as http://wkar.orgTue, 11 Jul 2017 22:31:22 +0000State Superintendent Expects “Tough Negotiations” On Help For Failing Schools Naina RaoAfter months of fighting for a deal, Waverly Community School Teachers have reached a tentative contract agreement.Tentative Agreement For Waverly School Teachers http://wkar.org/post/tentative-agreement-waverly-school-teachers
104342 as http://wkar.orgThu, 06 Jul 2017 13:58:17 +0000Tentative Agreement For Waverly School Teachers Associated PressA community college in southwestern Michigan is expanding its nursing and health education building in an attempt to combat a growing shortage of nurses that seems particularly acute in the area.Southwestern College Expansion To Boost Nursinghttp://wkar.org/post/southwestern-college-expansion-boost-nursing
104324 as http://wkar.orgThu, 06 Jul 2017 10:57:40 +0000Southwestern College Expansion To Boost NursingCheyna RothYou might have missed a controversial part of the state education budget. It would penalize public schools for spending tax dollars on lawsuits against the state.Battle Of Public Schools Vs The State Continues http://wkar.org/post/battle-public-schools-vs-state-continues
104316 as http://wkar.orgWed, 05 Jul 2017 22:34:14 +0000Battle Of Public Schools Vs The State Continues Associated PressHigh school graduation requirements would become more flexible and include a mandatory career readiness course under a series of recommendations and moves announced Monday by Gov. Rick Snyder, who said more must be done to help students fill in-demand jobs in the trades.Snyder: Make Graduation Rules Flexible to Boost Career Edhttp://wkar.org/post/snyder-make-graduation-rules-flexible-boost-career-ed
103861 as http://wkar.orgTue, 27 Jun 2017 11:46:20 +0000Snyder: Make Graduation Rules Flexible to Boost Career EdKatie CookA zero-emissions electric school bus stopped by the Lansing Center on Wednesday for the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation’s annual conference and trade show.Electric School Bus Rolls Into Lansinghttp://wkar.org/post/electric-school-bus-rolls-lansing
103603 as http://wkar.orgWed, 21 Jun 2017 21:48:11 +0000Electric School Bus Rolls Into LansingScott PohlThe MSU Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition this morning, in a meeting that also saw an unusual flurry of interpersonal criticism between members.MSU Raises Tuition, Trustees Squabblehttp://wkar.org/post/msu-raises-tuition-trustees-squabble
103587 as http://wkar.orgWed, 21 Jun 2017 19:49:25 +0000MSU Raises Tuition, Trustees SquabbleScott PohlThe MSU Board of Trustees will meet this morning to adopt budget guidelines for the 2017-18 year, including tuition rates.MSU Trustees Consider 2017-18 Tuitionhttp://wkar.org/post/msu-trustees-consider-2017-18-tuition
103569 as http://wkar.orgWed, 21 Jun 2017 12:02:20 +0000MSU Trustees Consider 2017-18 TuitionUPDATED AT 5:20 P.M. - Police say a school principal killed his disabled son and fatally shot himself in western Michigan.Police: School Superintendent Killed His Son Then Himselfhttp://wkar.org/post/police-school-superintendent-killed-his-son-then-himself
103494 as http://wkar.orgTue, 20 Jun 2017 21:19:35 +0000Police: School Superintendent Killed His Son Then HimselfFive Lansing area refugees earned their high school diplomas this week as part of a program that aims to help expand their career options.Lansing Refugees Earn High School Diplomashttp://wkar.org/post/lansing-refugees-earn-high-school-diplomas
103473 as http://wkar.orgTue, 20 Jun 2017 19:23:45 +0000Lansing Refugees Earn High School DiplomasCheyna RothThe latest version of changes to the state’s teacher retirement plan passed full chamber votes Thursday.Teacher Retirement Passes Through Senate And Househttp://wkar.org/post/teacher-retirement-passes-through-senate-and-house
103315 as http://wkar.orgThu, 15 Jun 2017 21:20:44 +0000Teacher Retirement Passes Through Senate And HouseAssociated PressLuke Wilcox of East Kentwood High School was named Michigan Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly on Tuesday.Luke Wilcox Named Michigan Teacher of the Yearhttp://wkar.org/post/luke-wilcox-named-michigan-teacher-year
102249 as http://wkar.orgWed, 24 May 2017 20:08:31 +0000Luke Wilcox Named Michigan Teacher of the YearScott PohlThe East Lansing Board of Education is poised to promote Acting Superintendent Dori Leyko to the job permanently.EL School Board Enters Contract Talks With Leykohttp://wkar.org/post/el-school-board-enters-contract-talks-leyko
102173 as http://wkar.orgTue, 23 May 2017 18:23:10 +0000EL School Board Enters Contract Talks With Leyko